The5thHorseman[501st] Posted October 31, 2015 Report Posted October 31, 2015 I don't know it that would solve your issue, but it will make it more accurate for sure. You will need to relocate the two male snaps and probably lengthen the crotch strap though. 1 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted October 31, 2015 Author Report Posted October 31, 2015 That'd be easy enough. Tightening the straps helped too! Almost there. About to throw all of it in the car for a family Halloween party. Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted October 31, 2015 Author Report Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Whoa! Everything fits inside itself! Just throw the boots and lid on top. You can actually see here how well the butt and kidney match up before I put the suit on. Edited October 31, 2015 by Red_2 1 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Well, Halloween was a successful troop (as opposed to last Halloween where it was considered successful, except armor wasn't finished and it pinched, cut, and poked me painfully the whole time). I went ahead and submitted my app to the Star Garrison, and sent them some pics. Some adjustments still to make here and there. Wanna raise the belt a tad. Add some foam where there are some minor pressure points or looseness. I may still mod the butt a bit also. We'll see. Really like how it's turned out so far. Can't wait to get my first official troop in. Taking a break from the suit for now and working on my dday/phoenix props E-11. Lots of sanding lately. This is my Blair Witch pose. Looks like my neck seal bib is poking out a little on the left there. Edited November 5, 2015 by Red_2 1 Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 Looking extremely good! I'm glad to hear you've finally made the jump and submitted your application to your local garrison. Best of luck . 1 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Posted November 6, 2015 Man, waiting for your approval and TK number is waaay more torturous than I thought. In the meantime ... Build your own blaster they said. It'll be fun they said. 2 Quote
Haribon72[TK] Posted November 11, 2015 Report Posted November 11, 2015 Ryan, your build is amazing and good luck on your application. I'm curious. I see a rivet here. How did you install this? 1 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks, Walter! That rivet just goes through velcro the patch and the elastic strap. That way I can adjust the thighs accordingly. It's been great to be able to move it around. The reason it's not sewn on is because I used sticky back velcro that I already had, and it was actually easier to rivet the four corners than try and sew through that amazingly tacky adhesive. It actually will ruin the sewing machine. Ask me how I know! Loved your build thread also by the way, Walter! I remember reading through it earlier in the year. That pic of you kneeling and firing takes the cake. Well done! Edited November 11, 2015 by Red_2 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Posted November 15, 2015 TK42113 reporting for duty! Phase 1 complete. Prepping for EIB here in the next week. Been working on my blaster mostly, and made some more butt adjustments. Extremely stoked to be officially part of the Legion. This may be the pinnacle of my geekdom ... for all things. This is sooo much fun! 1 Quote
starsaber25[Admin] Posted November 16, 2015 Report Posted November 16, 2015 Congrats Ryan! Your armor looks great! It is indeed a great feeling to get your number. Look forward to seeing your EIB submission soon! 1 Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted November 16, 2015 Report Posted November 16, 2015 Welcome to the ranks Ryan! It has been a long time coming Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks, Germain! And again, thanks for all your help. (And thoughts with you and your countrymen. Hope your friends and family are safe.) Definitely not the world record for fastest armor build. Blaster is almost done! Edited November 16, 2015 by Red_2 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Well, weekends have been pretty gloomy the past month here, so I tried to take pictures for EIB in the living room today. I didn't like how the lighting came out. But I had fun with the kids .... Since getting my TK number I've missed about half a dozen troops. Looks like family time will still be in the way for the next couple years. Time to get babysitters on deck. Edited November 29, 2015 by Red_2 2 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Posted November 30, 2015 Update pics coming ... butt mods look good. Finished my blaster too finally. Just in time for the controversy. Quote
Comfy Turtle Posted November 30, 2015 Report Posted November 30, 2015 looks just like the stock pictures! yeah shame about the blasters, i wanted to buy a DLT-19 but if we arn't allowed to have them it may aswell be a expensive paper weight. 1 Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted November 30, 2015 Report Posted November 30, 2015 No one is saying you aren't allowed to have weapons anymore. The powers that be just request all official troops not use them for the time being. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 9, 2015 Report Posted December 9, 2015 Nice build, loving the video. My kids are order, they just give the "Whatever dad" look lol 1 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Posted December 26, 2015 Been busy with the holidays so no luck in taking EIB pics. And I missed amazing TFA opening troops. Sad day. Started tinkering with the NE helmet a few weeks ago and then in the wee hours of Christmas eve night I couldn't sleep so I finished up the paint details at 2am. The frown is a tad lower than I intended but the pre-cut ears ended up being kind of a pain so the frown is a result of some front and back repositioning to compensate for the right ear not fitting well. I sanded and trimmed to get a better fit but the most noticeable gap is the back of the right ear. This helmet is meant to be the toss around, "keep on the coffee table" lid so I'm not too worried about it. Only differences with this build compared to my AP is I hand painted the rear trap vent lines and I went with pre-cut vinyl for the tube stripes out of convenience/speed. Need to order a plain ole acetate lens for the eyes. Happy Holidays! Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Posted December 27, 2015 Oh, and I forgot to mention I painted the inside of the lid with a space background! 2 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Posted December 27, 2015 Post-build is in full swing. Extra parts up for sale. NE helmet finished. Blaster finished. TK number proudly received. Shopping for my rolling storage today. Thank you BIg Brown Box for bringing the joy and pain, and for being the build hub for almost 2 years. Peace out, Box! 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 27, 2015 Report Posted December 27, 2015 Haha. I still have my TFA box with mounds of scrap trimmins. I should have rid myself of it a month or two ago. At this point I think it's only around for sedimentary value. As like you its time to say goodbye. 1 Quote
Red_2[TK] Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Comparing the AP lid to the NE ... AP on the left and NE on the right. Edited December 28, 2015 by Red_2 Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted December 28, 2015 Report Posted December 28, 2015 I'm still storing my armor in the box it came in when I'm not using it! The box is pretty trashed now but, like you say, I've got respect for it 1 Quote
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